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Dr. Oscar Hernandez, of Parkwood Dental, is offering to buy kids candy back and send the candy to the troops. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 1, 2018
Bradenton dentist offers candy buyback event

Kids make money, overseas troops get treats

  • East County
  • News
The city is committed to installing parking meters in St. Armands Circle before the end of the year, but it's unclear if officials will endorse downtown meters, as well.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 1, 2018
City staff endorses downtown meters — again

The City Commission is scheduled to have an in-depth discussion of paid parking policies at its Nov. 5 meeting.

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Despite questions from local officials, Virginia Haley says Visit Sarasota County is doing an effective job promoting the region as a destination — and has the metrics to justify that claim.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 1, 2018
Promotional Considerations: County examines tourism strategy

As it debates the allocation of tourist tax funds, the County Commission has questioned the fundamentals of its relationship with Visit Sarasota County.

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Platooning pedestrians in the St. Armands Circle crosswalks, with the help of a crossing officer, is one of the proposals supported by Longboat leaders.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 31, 2018
Longboat Key officials not happy about planned roundabout

Town hired consultant to study roundabout

  • Longboat Key
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Chuck Whittall
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 31, 2018
Whittall seeks Commission OK for sales office

Unicorp leader says office needed to fuel marketing and financing; Planning & Zoning Board rejected similar request in October.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 31, 2018
Early voting turnout in Sarasota climbs to nearly 35%

Republicans, who make up 42% of electorate cast 45% of early ballots.

  • Sarasota
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Paul Grohowski was sworn in as the school district's police chief in July. Just over four months later, the district is reassigning him to a new position.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 31, 2018
School district makes security staff changes

Sarasota County Schools has selected a new security director and chief of police, part of a series of leadership changes announced Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
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Sgt. David Cooper patrols the beach on the north end of the island in the Longboat Key Police Department's all-terrain vehicle.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 31, 2018
Longboat Key ranks fifth in company's list of safest in state

Town had 52 reportable incidents in 2016. 

  • Longboat Key
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Chief Paul Dezzi congraulates William Lewis for assisting Hurricame Michael victims.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 31, 2018
Storm's damage, victims' resiliency stick with Longboat firefighters

The community came together

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The tiles painting by the students are permanent fixtures to a hallway wall outside the main office.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 31, 2018
Lakewood Ranch does tiles in style

McNeal Elementary students have a ball decorating hall's wall.

  • East County
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Gwyneth Ingham and Karen Washington from Gilbert McNeal Elementary say that the grant enhances the education of students.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 31, 2018
Manatee County schools receive grants

The Manatee Education Foundation awards $110,000 to help teachers buy important resources.

  • East County
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SCAT bus
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 31, 2018
Longboat Key will have bus service

Bus service will change

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The proposal for 6990 Gulf of Mexico Drive includes tearing down the gas station's canopy, and a new one is planned.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 31, 2018
North end gas station may become restaurant and retail venue

Site plans are still being developed

  • Longboat Key
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Riverstrand's Daryl Falkowski, Lakewood Ranch's Peter Mattel, Sarasota's Jerry Wheeler, River Club's Bill Pretyka and Mill Creek's Steve Wendrick played the Veteran's Day event last year at Linger Lodge as well. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 31, 2018
Band delivers for soldiers at Linger Lodge

MOTS and Nothin' Past Midnite throw the Veteran's Day concert on Nov. 10.

  • East County
  • News
Lauren Golino walks Fiona, one of three animals Cavalli Creek Farm is using for the Special Olympics riding program.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2018
Bradenton farm begins Special Olympics connection

Gates Creek family will host equestrian events for those with special needs.

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